STEM trailblazer bios

Briefly explores the life and work of Kenyan environmental activist Wangari Maathai, a girl who decided to help her community learn about why cutting down too many trees is bad and raised money to pay women in her village to plant trees and start the Green Belt Movement.

"Lonnie Johnson was discouraged from becoming a scientist in school, but eventually became an engineer. Learn how Johnson overcame many challenges to become a brilliant engineer and inventor of one of the world's most popular toys, the Super Soaker"--Provided by publisher.

"Albert Einstein used thought experiments to solve some of the universe's greatest mysteries. Learn how Einstein and his imagination helped us understand the nature of space and time"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the life and work of aerospace engineer Aprille Ericsson.

A biography of NASA astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, discussing her career and achievements.

Provides a biography of African American inventor and NASA engineer Lonnie Johnson who invented the Super Soaker. Discusses his childhood, education, and passion for inventing. Includes quotes, photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Provides a biography of software engineer and scientist Margaret Hamilton. Discusses her childhood, education, and passion for space. Includes color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Briefly examines the life of astronaut Ellen Ochoa, who was a young girl when the first astronauts walked on the Moon, and the obstacles she had to overcome to become the first female Hispanic American astronaut.

Highlights the life and career of Grace Hopper, a mathematician and computer scientist who's called the "Grandmother of COBOL," the first standardized computer language.

Traces the life and work of environmentalist and ecologist Rachel Carson. Discusses her childhood, early interest in wildlife and the environment, education and research, writing of her well-known book "Silent Spring," and her lasting legacy. Includes a timeline and glossary.